Table 1 Immediate post‐exercise measurements and gradients.
| Right arm | Right thigh | Left arm | Left thigh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delay time (s) | 40.0 (33–55) | 51.0 (40–160) | 47.5 (38–69) | 80.5 (61–227) |
| Heart rate (beats/min) | 125.0 (90–160) | 118.5 (85–152) | 121.5 (82–155) | 113.0 (100–141) |
| Systolic pressure (mm Hg) | 172.0 (142–199) | 168.0 (134–204)* | 173.5 (127–209) | 146.5 (121–167)* |
| Arm–leg systolic gradient (mm Hg) | 3.0 (−20–>13) | 19.0 (−10–>65) | ||
| Time difference (s) | 13.0 (2–105) | 29.0 (16–168) | ||
Median values (range) are reported.
*p<0.03.